quality

['kwɔliti]

n.品质, 才能, 特质
adj.高品质的, <英俚>棒极了

n.

1. 质, 质量[U]

Quality often matters more than quantity.

质量往往比数量更重要。

He examined the quality of the furniture carefully.

他仔细检查家具的品质。

2. 特性[C]

merchandise of quality

优质商品

3. 品质

One quality of wood is that it can burn.

木料的一个特点是能燃烧。

Modesty is one of his good qualities.

谦虚是他的美德之一。

4. 实质[C]

5. 身份, 地位[U]

6. 才能, 本领[U]

7. 高位, 显赫的社会地位[U]

people of quality

达官贵人

8. 音色, 音质[U]

9. 【逻】(命题的)质

10. 【主英】(内容比较严肃的)大报; 高级报刊

a.[Z][B]

1. 优良的, 优质的, 高级的

These shoes are made of quality leather.

这些鞋是用高级皮革制成的。

2. 上流社会的

3. (报刊)内容严肃的

The Times is a quality newspaper.

泰晤士报内容严肃。

词形变化

名词复数: qualities |

词义辨析

同义:

n.特性; 品质

nature  kind  characteristic  constitution  trait  feature  mark  type  property  

同义参见:

style  attribute  backbone  speciality  class  proof  fiber  virtue  tone  strain  value  vein  merit  prime  bouquet  streak  flavor  

反义:

n.质, 品质

quantity  

英英释义

名词 quality:

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone--Shakespeare

a degree or grade of excellence or worth

同义词：caliber, calibre

a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something

同义词：character, lineament

(music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)

同义词：timbre, timber, tone

high social status

形容词 quality:

of superior grade

同义词：choice, prime, prize, select

of high social status

补充

qualityquality英:[ˈkwɔliti] 美:[ˈkwɑlɪti]n.1.质, 质量These are leather goods of high quality.这些是高质量的皮革制品。2.优点, 优质He possesses the quality of inspiring confidence.他有本事能让别人信任他。3.品质, 特征, 特性Sympathy is his best quality.同情心是他最好的品质。Decision is a quality requisite to a commander.决断是指挥员必须具备的品质。4.特点, 特色One quality of this kind of timber is that it can be sawn easily.这种木料的一个特点是容易锯开。

例句

1. In our work, quality is paramount.在我们的工作中, 品质重于一切。 2. She's got lots of good qualities.她有很多优秀的品质。 3. Thyme tea can be drunk for its antiseptic qualities.百里香茶具有杀菌的特性。 4. an improvement in product quality.产品质量的改进。 5. [count noun]people today enjoy a better quality of life.今天人们的生活质量比过去好。 6. a masterpiece for connoisseurs of quality.供一流鉴赏家欣赏的杰作。 7. [asmodifier]a wide choice of quality beers.品种繁多的优质啤酒。 8. commanding the admiration of people of quality.博得达官贵人的钦佩。 9. he's dazed at being called on to speak before quality.他应邀在上流人士面前讲话，为此而不知所措。 10. he shows strong leadership qualities.他表现出强有力的领导才能。 11. the plant's aphrodisiac qualities.这种植物的催欲功效。 12. This paper isn't very good quality.这张纸的质地不太好。 13. to be of good/poor/top quality质量好╱差╱上乘 14. goods of a high quality优质商品 15. high-quality goods优质商品 16. Aim for quality rather than quantity in your writing.写文章要重质而不要重量。 17. Vicky has all the qualities of a good manager.维基完全具备一名好经理的素质。 18. Pollution affects air/water quality.污染影响了空气/水的质量。 19. The restaurant serves food of high quality. [=the food at the restaurant is very good]这家餐厅的饭菜很好。 20. The dress material is of poor quality. [=the dress material is not good]这条连衣裙的质地很差。 21. The quality of the service we received was very good.我们享受到了高质量的服务。 22. The quality of their products has gone down.他们的产品质量下滑了。 23. His attention to detail shows in the quality of his work.他对细节的关注体现在他作品的品质上。 24. She has raised/improved her quality of life [=she has become more successful] with her new career.换了新职业后，她的生活品质提高了。 25. The drug is used to improve the quality of life for patients who have chronic illnesses. [=to make their lives more pleasant and enjoyable]这种药物用于改善慢性病患者的生活质量。 26. Honesty is a desirable quality.诚实是一种可贵的品质。 27. Stubbornness is one of his bad qualities.固执是他的一个缺点。 28. She has strong leadership qualities.她有很高的领导素质。 29. The house has many fine qualities.这座房子有许多良好的特性。 30. His music has a primitive quality.他的音乐具有一种原始的特质。 31. Hardness is a quality of steel.坚硬是钢的特性。 32. He considered the good and bad qualities of the car before buying it.在购买之前，他认真斟酌了这部车的优缺点。 33. wine of quality [=very good wine]优质葡萄酒 34. They offer quality at a reasonable price.他们提供的产品品质上乘，价格合理。 35. The restaurant offers quality service.这家餐厅提供优质服务 36. The store sells quality furniture at reasonable prices.这家商店销售的家具质量上乘，价格合理。 37. It can be difficult to find quality childcare.优质的保育机构可能不好找。 38. He had a quality education.他接受过良好的教育。 39. a quality newspaper/paper高端报纸 40. the quality press高端出版社